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Examining how early experiences in oncology settings influence nurses’ career decisions
Examining how early experiences in oncology settings influence nurses’ career decisions
Recognise the factors that can affect nurses’ recruitment and retention in cancer services
03 Jun 2024
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What is a nurse
Forum Focus: the reality of cancer nursing

As cancer care becomes more complex and demanding, we will need to redefine what nurses do 

08 Feb 2019
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How can we reward cancer nurses for the service they give?

As 2019 begins, trusts should look at ways to keep cancer nurses on board

12 Dec 2018
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Sir Kenneth Calman
Forum focus: A time for reflection

Kenneth Calman, who spoke at the 2018 Scottish Oncology Summit, produced the first framework for commissioning cancer services

16 Nov 2018
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Cancer word play: why we need to stop using the language of war
Words associated with cancer don't have to be like walking into a battlefield
15 Oct 2018
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A nurse standing next to the bed of a patient
Mapping out nursing roles
How can we increase awareness of the importance of specialist nursing positions in the NHS?
13 Aug 2018
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Don't miss your chance to share best practice

Susanne Cruickshank discusses the proactive changes afoot within the RCN cancer and breast care forum

19 Jul 2018
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You, Me and the Big C
You, Me and the Big C podcast highlights the devastating effect of cancer recurrence

Inspiring BBC podcast deals with the realities of living with a cancer diagnosis 

06 Jun 2018
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Seize opportunities to take back control of your working lives

Staffing pressures often mean missed breaks, but projects that bring small changes to ward management could give nurses a chance to rest and refuel, writes Susanne Cruickshank

16 May 2018
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Cancer fundraising campaigns: avoiding mixed messages

In a bid to raise funds, the Stand Up to Cancer campaign group produced a special series of popular show The Great British Bake Off. But RCN cancer and breast care forum chair Susanne Cruickshank thinks there has been a clash of messages given the publication of figures relating to obesity and cancer ahead of the series.

11 Apr 2018
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Someone monitoring a healthcare diagnostic app plugged into their smartphone
Harnessing the potential of technology to fight cancer

Apps and digital tools can help people to customise treatment but we must make sure we create functional systems to be used in a practical environment

22 Mar 2018
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Making and breaking those New Year resolutions

Susanne Cruickshank, on what the New Year could bring for the NHS.

19 Jan 2018
Forum focus: influencing policy

Ensuring that the voice of nursing is heard can often be tricky, but is an important part of the RCN's role. 

21 Sep 2017
Forum Focus: finding your feet in a new career
As exam results are issued and careers begin, RCN cancer and breast care forum Susanne Cruickshank reminisces about her first job, and the journey into cancer nursing.
23 Aug 2017
Demystifying cancer terms

The assumption that everyone knows everything there is to know about cancer needs to by demystified by nurses, argues Susanne Cruickshank

05 Jun 2017
Helping cancer recovery through physical activity

Susanne Cruickshank on the evidence that maintaining fitness levels during cancer treatment can improve psychological and physical well-being.

25 Apr 2017
Forum focus: what’s in a name?

Whether it’s cancer nurse specialist or advanced nurse practitioner, nurse titles should be clearly articulated to patients.

23 Mar 2017
Forum Focus: a framework for all
21 Feb 2017